what to eat before spinning

I am 1.5 years out from RNY and just started spinning classes.  I'm about 240 lbs, 36 years old and female.  I find that I run out of energy half to third way through the class.  So what would you recommend I eat before the class and or after?  I don't dump too bad but I also don't pu**** either.  I'd thought I throw that out there if it mattered.

Jamie
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Oatmeal & banana

Ok.  So if I have a bowl of oatmeal with sliced bananas, the amount I would normally eat, do I eat the whole bowl or half the bowl?  I am always afraid I am gonna puke up food at the gym.  It's never happened and I do occaisionally get nauseated but I push through.

Food = Energy.... Eat what you need

Don't know if you are spinning in the morning or evening?  Morning, nothing beats a normal breakfast of oatmeal.   Follow up after the class with either water or a protein smoothie.  Evening a normal dinner.at least thirty minutes prior to the class, and then water during the session.
Good luck and keep working, things will get better but not easier.
Rob

been doing morning bc i go to school after work at night.  Ok then I will do some trial and error and hopefully not puke in spin class, lol.  Thanks for the help. 

My favorite pre-workout snacks are either a banana or half an apple with a cheddar cheese stick.  It's really about what works for you-- I tried lot's and lot's of things, but those are my absolute favorites.  They really help me get the most out of my workout.

When I workout in the morning I have a banana before. If I get there and still feel hungry, I pop a gel to top me off. That way, I'm not going to be dealing with bathroom issues from eating something too strong.

My normal breakfast is a protein shake and I have that on days I workout in the evening.

In spin class, I bring a water bottle and I sometimes put a sports drink into it if I think I'm going to need the extra calories.